At Love Cocoa, chocolate and cocktails are two of our favourite things, and we believe that they can work perfectly beside one another. So, we've compiled a list of some perfect boozy pairings, perfect for indulgent nights in and home cocktail-making paired with lots of chocolate-eating.
1. Maldon Sea Salt Dark Chocolate paired with a Lemongrass Collins
Tasting Notes: citrus, salt, vanilla
1 oz. Lemon-infused Vodka
3 oz. Vanilla Liqueur
1-2 tbsp Sugar Syrup
Soda water to taste
Garnish: Lemon slices
2. Avocado Dark Chocolate paired with a Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Tasting Notes: fruit, spice, citrus
2 oz. Watermelon Juice
1½ oz tequila
¾ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz fresh orange juice
1 thinly sliced jalapeno round
Garnish: Mini watermelon wedge
3. Lovingly Dipped Espresso Beans paired with a Cappuccino Martini
Tasting Notes: roasted, sweet, caramel
2 oz. Love Cocoa Salted Caramel Vodka
2 oz. Baileys
1 oz. Khalua
Garnish: Cocoa powder and a sprinkle of our espresso beans
4. Orange & Cocoa Nibs Chocolate paired with an Aperol Spritz
Tasting Notes: fruit, sweet, citrus
1 ¼ oz. Aperol
2 oz. Love Cocoa Prosecco
Splash of soda water
Garnish: Orange wedge
5. Honeycomb Milk Chocolate paired with a Tequila Honey Bee
Tasting Notes: syrup, sweet, citrus
2 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Honey
¾ oz. Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Lemon peel